George Michael has reportedly rekindled his friendship with the man he declared the love of his life, Kenny Goss.

The couple were together for 13 years before the former Wham! Star's split from the Texan art dealer in 2009.

Since their break-up, the Freedom singer has suffered a number of setbacks through illness and also spent time in an exclusive Swiss rehabilitation clinic last year, according to The Sun.

George Michael and Kenny Goss (Photo: Wireimage)

Kenny and George were together for 13 years (Photo: Daily Mirror/Phil Harris)

George and Kenny are reportedly spending more time together with friends excited about what the future may hold.

“There have been some really dark periods for George, especially during the time apart from Kenny,” an insider told the newspaper.

“When he was with him, there always seemed to be something keeping him on the straight and narrow. It was never straightforward but Kenny is the love of his life and is really good for him, so this is very good news.”

It's thought that George could make a successful music comeback if his life keeps going in a good way.

George Michael with Kenny Goss started dating in 1996 (Photo: Rex)

“He keeps on getting close to doing something again, but simply hasn’t been ready. There’s been a lot going on for him,” the source continued.

“But a full-fledged comeback feels much more likely with Kenny back on the scene to keep George happy and balanced.”

George Michael and partner Kenny Goss attend the Versace Couture Launch Party, thrown by Donatella Versace at The Ritz Hotel on 9th July 2002 (Photo: Getty)

George, 53, announced that he had split from Kenny during his Symphonica tour in 2011. On the opening night, he reportedly said: “In truth Kenny and I haven’t been together for two and a half years.

“I love him very much. This man has brought me a lot of joy and pain.”

George had been previously been dating celeb hairdresser Fadi Fawaz. They were last pictured together in Zurich last September.